
Website Freeport-McMoRan
Job Highlights
Title | Mill Operator I |
Type | Full Time |
Experience | 6 Months |
Function | Operations |
Location | Climax, CO, United States |
Company | Freeport-McMoRan |
Company Profile
Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company. It operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum.
Job Profile
The company is hiring a Mill Operator I who will safely perform duties related to the production of copper or molybdenum concentrates in the Mill at a skilled level.
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Work Experience
- 6 months of experience in Mill process operations
- Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Completes duties within the Mill process which could include tasks within the following areas: fine crushing plant, COB, ball Mill, roughers, cleaners, flotation cells, moly plant, copper moly thickeners, tailing thickeners, and mill control room
- Takes process readings and makes necessary process changes or adjustments
- Uses electronic process monitoring system to monitor conveyor, plant systems, and equipment
- Performs start-up and shut-down of plant or related systems
- Operates processing equipment and makes adjustments as needed; performs basic maintenance on processing equipment and reports maintenance issues
- May operate mobile equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, skid-steer loaders, and overhead cranes
- Performs area housekeeping duties and may perform work area and safety audits
- Performs other duties as required
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Knowledge of environmental policies and responsibility for reporting any issues or concerns
- Knowledge of placard system to accurately identify hazardous materials
- Knowledge of the filtering and drying process
- Knowledge of the wet grind system and flow systems through the mill and floatation area
- May be required to complete HAZMAT training as required by Department of Transportation regulations
Criteria/Conditions
- Ability to communicate in English concerning job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
- Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
- Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing as per applicable State Laws
- Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
- Occasionally may be required to lift up to 50 pounds during the workday
- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing, or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, and work in confined spaces
- Will be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation
- Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles
Benefits/Perks
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle
- Employee Assistance Program
- Internal progression opportunities
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
Employer’s Statement
Freeport-McMoRan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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